Wristwatch · Diver's wristwatch
This Tudor Submariner, reference 9411/0, is a vintage diver's wristwatch dated to circa 1973. It features an Oyster case and a blue dial characterized by a textured surface. The watch is commonly referred to as a 'Snowflake' due to the distinctive shape of its hour and minute hands, as well as its square-shaped tritium hour markers. The dial displays a gradient patina and resides beneath a crystal, accompanied by a rotating bezel with a faded blue insert. The movement is housed within the steel case, and the date aperture at the three o'clock position includes a 'Roulette' style date wheel. This example is presented on a modern fabric strap.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
The case is fitted with a rotating diver's bezel that holds a blue insert. The insert has faded from its original deep blue hue over time, resulting in a lighter, washed-out appearance.
The watch is currently paired with a dark blue fabric strap rather than an original bracelet.
The dial is deep blue and features the signature 'Snowflake' design, consisting of square tritium-filled indices. The surface of the dial has a distinct, granular texture, described by the source as resembling a lunar surface. This texture is identified as a feature specific to a batch of early production examples from this era.
The hour and minute hands are shaped in the 'Snowflake' style, featuring a square motif. Both the hands and the indices show a gradient patina, with the hands having aged to a lighter tone than the dial markers. A date aperture is situated at the three o'clock position.
The watch functions as a diver's instrument, indicated by the depth rating printed on the dial as 200m/660ft. It incorporates a date display, which is controlled by a 'Roulette' date wheel, featuring alternating colors for the date numerals.
The movement is the mechanical engine driving the watch, although technical specifications beyond the function of the date wheel are not detailed in the provided source.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | 9411/0 | “Ref. 9411/0” |
| Date | circa 1973 | “dates to circa 1973” |
| Dial | Blue Snowflake | “blue 'Snowflake' dial” |
| Hands | Snowflake handset | “characteristic 'snowflake' handset” |
| Case type | Oyster | “likely unpolished Oyster case” |
| Date wheel | Roulette | “pop of red in the 'Roulette' date wheel” |
| Dial surface | Textured | “a batch of early blue 'Snowflakes' around this era developed a wild, 'textured' surface” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 9221dccdaf
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